18 Ways to Save Around the House

Cut your household expenses by trying these money-saving tips

En español | 1. Static no-cling. A rolled-up ball of aluminum foil will reduce static cling effectively. But if you prefer the scent of antistatic dryer sheets, cut them in half and use for two loads.

2. Swap books. The library's not convenient? Consider joining an online book-swapping club like PaperBackSwap, BookMooch or TitleTrader. All let you exchange books with other readers for the cost of postage.

4. Golf for less. Sign up for "loyal customer" email alerts of special promos at your favorite courses. Ask about midmorning or twilight discount rates or off-season deals from April through September in snowbird states like Florida and Arizona. Find lower-cost courses at publiccourses.com. For $59 a year, get discounts at nearly 3,000 courses at golfcard.com.

5. Feeling nostalgic? Movies Unlimited offers AARP members a 10 percent discount on the purchase of movies and TV shows on DVD or Blu-ray, specializing in films from Hollywood's golden era and '60s and '70s hits. Go to moviesunlimited.com/aarp.

6. Green group. Join neighbors and start a community garden. You can have fun and save money on store-bought produce. Find tips on the American Community Gardening Association website.

7. Know your bulbs. Photograph your flowering bulbs in the spring so that in the fall you don't waste money by buying what you already have.